DUI Suspect Arrested After Crashing Into Trailer On Shoulder Of I-80 In Sierra

CASTLE PEAK (CBS13) – A DUI suspect has been arrested after they crashed their pickup into a much bigger truck in the Sierra high country Wednesday morning.

Scene of the crash. (Credit: CHP Truckee)

The crash happened on the shoulder of westbound Interstate 80 east of Castle Peak.

Pictures from the scene taken by CHP Truckee show the front of the pickup truck wedged under a detached trailer.

Officers say the driver wasn't hurt in the crash - but that person has since been arrested on suspicion of DUI.

CHP is warning drivers to be aware of the roadwork on the side of I-80 up in the high country on Wednesday.